Screw My Childhood Sweetheart His Alpha Brother Marked Me First novel Chapter 93

Chapter 93

1 bit my bottom lip. “Chris thought I’d tased him.”

Knox studied me thoughtfully. “What did it feel like?”

I stared at my palms. They looked completely normal. “I could feel that same golden pool of energy rise up in my belly. It’s the same pool I draw

from to heal or to shift.”

Caspian shifted in his seat. “Is it possible it’s all part of the same gift?”

Knox tapped his fingers on the console. “I’ve never heard of another gift like it, but anything’s possible.”

“Always the freak,” I muttered.

“Hey,” River scolded gently. “You’re not a freak.” He nuzzled my neck, breathing me in. “You’re amazing. Powerful, kind, strong.”

“With the potential to seriously hurt someone.” I wasn’t sure I wanted that kind of power.

Anson gripped the steering wheel. “He deserved it.”

I didn’t disagree there. I wrapped the strand of my bracelet around my finger. “It scares me that I can’t control it.” I was swamped with a whole new empathy for what Vaughn dealt with every day. The fear that he could do serious damage without meaning to, even kill.

Knox’s hands wrapped around my calves. “We’ll figure it out together. You’ll find a way to control it.”

I hoped he was right but didn’t have quite the same level of confidence.

A phone dinged and Knox slid the device from his pocket. His brows furrowed as he read the message and typed a response. “My dad wants us back at the compound.”

My stomach dipped and rolled. What now?

Anson started the engine and pulled back onto the dirt road. It was only a matter of minutes before we were coming to a stop in front of the lodge.

“Did he say why?” I asked, glancing at Knox.

He shook his head. “Just to hurry back.”

River ran a hand up and down my thigh, pulling the worst of my anxiety from me.

“You don’t have to do that.”

His hand slid along my jaw, and he took my mouth in a slow kiss. “I need to. It helps me too. Knowing that I can ease something for you.”

I pressed my hand to his chest, leaning in for another kiss. Everything about Luc was a warm buzz. It made my nerve endings feel as if they were drunk. “Thank you.”

“Always.”

“We should go,” Knox said.

I followed his gaze to Mason, who was standing at the top of the steps. I swallowed hard. Putting it off wasn’t going to help anything. I nodded and River opened his door. I followed after him, Caspian on my heels.

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Chapter 93

A figure strode from the woods, heading directly for me. Vaughn came to a halt just inches away. His chest rose and fell in heavy pants. “He touched you.”

I sent a glare in Caspian’s direction. He had the decency to look a little sheepish. I turned back to Vaughn. “I’m fine.”

“He. Touched. You.” The words were a menacing growl. I was suddenly grateful that Vaughn had graduated two years ago and wasn’t in school with us. There was no way he’d be able to keep from ripping Chris to shreds.

I reached out a hand to lay on Vaughn’s chest, but he jumped out of the way. “Don’t. I’m not in control right now. I could hurt you.”

I moved slowly but didn’t stop my forward progress. I wrapped my arms around his waist and leaned my head on his chest. “You won’t hurt me.” I knew it in my bones. And I needed Vaughn’s touch then. He was the one person who could understand why the events of the afternoon

terrified me so much.

His arms came around me, hesitant at first and then he crushed me to his chest. “You do whatever it takes to protect yourself. Always.”

I swallowed but nodded.

A throat cleared, and I looked up to see Mason just steps away.

“We have a problem.”

My heart lurched.

“What?” Knox demanded.

The council has decided a conference call isn’t good enough. They’re coming here. Soon.”

As soon as the words left Mason’s mouth, Knox was ushering me inside. All the guys were looking around as if we were under attack. They surrounded me as we climbed the stairs and headed inside.

“How much time do we have?” Knox asked.

Mason sank down onto one of the couches. “I’m not sure. A few days at least. It takes time to arrange for the entire council to meet.”

Caspian’s eyes widened. “The entire council? Not just the Quad?”

I looked around the room as Knox tugged me down onto the couch opposite his father. “What’s the Quad? You mentioned them before.”

River dropped down next to me. “The head of the council. Four shifters who have held the leadership for decades. They’re responsible for the majority of the council’s decisions.”

Vaughn paced behind the couch. “We should get her out of here.”

Mason shook his head. “Not an option. The mark will be our best defense. The fact that you two are already bonded.”

I let out a loud whistle. “Will you please slow down and explain why you guys are so freaked out? I know you said these council guys might want me in their pack, but they can’t make me go anywhere I don’t want to.”

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